Successful Aging: Why do some medical practitioners make assumptions based on age?
Q. I recently called my internist to make an appointment for a routine EKG. The receptionist asked the important initial questions: date...
Successful Aging: How to deal with loss and maintain healthy habits
Dear readers, I recently shared highlights of a talk I gave at the eleventh annual Daily Breeze Expo at the Torrance Marriott. My theme...
Successful Aging: These 3 game changers affect and influence the aging experience
Dear readers: On May 11, the Daily Breeze held its eleventh Successful Aging Expo at the Torrance Marriott Hotel. The theme was “Through...
Successful Aging: Some wrinkles and fine lines we can control, and some we can’t
Q. I recently walked into a store to get some eye makeup remover. Before I could make my request, a male associate asked If wanted a...
Successful Aging: Technology is looking at ways to improve the process of getting older
Dear readers. I recently had the opportunity to attend a conference entitled “Aging into the Future” sponsored by the St. Barnabas Senior...
Successful Aging: How can I convince my older parent to use a smartphone?
Q: My father, an 88-year-old retired dentist, lives 3000 miles from me and owns only a flip-top phone. I would like him to have a...